Theory of classification. / Krishan Kumar
Material type: TextPublisher: New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House, 1979Edition: 4th edDescription: xii, 560 p.: 20cmISBN: 0706986385LOC classification: Z696.K74Item type | Current location | Home library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Includes index.
Contents: Need and purpose -- Basic concepts and terminology -- Introduction to major schemes for classification -- Species of schemes for classification of subjects -- Evolution of theory of library classification -- Laws of library classification -- Canons for idea plane -- Canons for verbal plane -- Notational system -- Canons for notational plane -- Mnemonics -- Planes of work -- Formation, structure and developments of subjects -- Devices -- Postulational approach -- Categories -- Common and special isolates -- Space isolates -- Time isolates -- Indicator digits -- Phase relation -- Book number and collection number -- General versus special classification -- History of library classification -- Comparison of major schemes of classification -- Normative principles: A Comparative study -- Revision of major schemes of classification -- Evolution of notational techniques -- Autonomy and guidance to a classifier -- Knowlegde classification versus library classification -- Computer and classification -- Abstract classification -- Design of a scheme for library classification: A Methodology -- Uses of classification -- Classification research groups, societies and organizations -- Development and trends.
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